Preface

Journal of Indian Studies is an annual journal published by the Department of Indian Studies, University of Malaya.

The aim of the journal is to provide a channel for the publication of research works carried out by the teaching staff in the Department of Indian Studies and others.

Language used in this journal are Bahasa Malaysia, Tamil and English.

Views expressed in the articles are not necessarily the view of the Editorial Board or the Department of Indian Studies.

Publications of this journal is financed by a grant from the All-Malaya Nattukkottai Cheetiyar Endowment Fund, administered by the University of Malaya.